Program 2026
The musical worlds of classicAscona
Classical concerts of the highest caliber and international appeal, outstanding artistic venues and the promotion of new generations combine to create a festival of international caliber.
Concerts of excellence
These are the highlights of the festival: stars of the music scene perform in Ascona and Locarno: soloists, orchestras, choirs, and ensembles give the festival an international scope.
19 concerts in the Church of Collegio Papio in Ascona, San Francesco in Locarno and other churches in the region.
Land of Artists – Sehnsucht Ticino
For centuries, Ticino, and in particular Locarno, has attracted artists from all disciplines.In interdisciplinary events held at iconic locations in the region, we aim to explore this feeling of fascination by focusing on various themes.
7 side events, for a maximum of 50-70 spectators. Locations: Monte Verità, Brissago Islands, Castello Visconteo, Mario Botta Church in Mogno in Vallemaggia, Bordei in Centovalli.
classicAscona academy & Next Generation
Young professionals, ambitious amateurs, children and youth participate in the classicalAscona academy. In close cooperation with Ticino’s educational institutions, master classes and workshops are offered, the results of which are presented to the public as part of the Academy concerts.
14 Academy concerts: free admission (registration required), including Sala Sopracenerina, Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Lungolago Ascona, Collegio Papio and many others.
Artists in residence
- Meeting places:
Church of Santa Maria Assunta (New Church), Locarno
- Meeting places:
Church of San Martino, Ronco sopra Ascona
- Meeting places:
Sunshine Castle Beach, Pavilion
- Meeting places:
Piazza Lungolago, Ascona
- Meeting places:
Papio College Church, Ascona
- Meeting places:
Church of St. Mary of Ponte Brissago
- Meeting places:
Brissago Islands, Villa Emden
- Meeting places:
Church of Mogno, Vallemaggia
- Meeting places:
Teatro del Gatto Ascona
- Meeting places:
Visconti Castle Locarno
- Meeting places:
Church of St. Anthony Abbot
- Meeting places:
Church of St. Francis, Locarno
- Meeting places:
Bordei, Church and Garden Tavern
- Meeting places:
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Ascona
- Meeting places:
Sopracenerina Hall Locarno
- Meeting places:
Monte Verità Ascona, swimming pool
- Meeting places:
Papio College, Ascona, Aula Magna
- Meeting places:
Cloister of Collegio Papio, Ascona [Cloister, Openair].
Presale
from February 1, 2026
Online:
Choose seats directly on the website: classicascona.kulturticket.ch
Payment by Visa, Mastercard, Postcard, Apple Pay, Twint or by invoice by mail or electronically.
Telephonically:
Tel: 0900 585 887 or 0900 KULTUR
Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Tel: +41 91 759 76 45
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Selling points:
throughout Switzerland:
Information at kulturticket.ch
In Ascona:
Tourist Infopoint Ascona, Via Papio 5
Feb. 1-Aug. 11:
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon
From Aug. 17: Mondays to Fridays
9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket prices 2026
Symphony and choral concerts
Chiesa San Francesco, Locarno
Recital for chamber orchestra and piano
Chiesa Collegio Papio, Ascona
Chamber music and vocal concerts
Special concerts
Constellation Youth
Interdisciplinary events
Plus incidental expenses*
Academy Concerts
Kostenloser Eintritt (mit Ticket)
additional discounts
(exclusively at the evening cashier’s desk and at the counter of the Ascona Tourist Office)
- 50% Musical Youth (active members only)
- 20% CSR Network Two Club
- 20% Ticino Ticket
- 20% CdT Card
- 10% Ascona – Locarno App (MyClub)
Students and apprentices up to age 26 receive a 50 percent discount on all presale tickets.
While seats last , tickets are instead free at the evening box office by presenting a valid student or apprentice card.
Companions of persons with disabilities: 50% discount